Journal Entries
Chapters 7 -12

Chapter 7

1. Do you think that Ramon was being selfish when he took the black pearl from the cave?
Tell why you believe he was or wasn't being selfish.

2. Ramon couldn't wait to get the black pearl back to La Paz. How did he plan to use the pearl to make himself look important?

Chapter 8
Do you believe that Ramon was surprised by the way the people around La Paz reacted to the pearl? Explain your answer
Chapter 9
Write about the conversation between all of the dealers when they were trying to come up with the money that they needed to buy the pearl.
Chapter 10
Would you feel safe if the black pearl was in your church, or would you feel unprotected? Tell why or why not.
Chapter 11
The night after Ramon's father sailed for Isla Cerralvo a huge hurricane hit La Paz. Why did this storm upset the people of La Paz? How were they afraid for the pearling fleet of ships?
Chapter 12

1. Tell how the people of La Paz feel about the pearl. Why do they feel that way?

2. Why do you feel that Ramon thought that the Sevillano might have taken the pearl from the church? Give reasons for your answer.

Chapters
1 - 6
Journal Entries
Chapters
7 - 12
Journal Entries
Chapters
13 - 18
Journal Entries
Home Site Outline Glossary Web Team